I think you need to use different strategies depending on what you are learning. For languages it's good to connect new language with something you already know to help you remember it. Then, you just need to use it. That's the most important thing. Good Luck

I just do an 'open-minded' strategy to which I accept some criticisms and failures. :)

I find that these 6 memorizing strategies work the best . * Associate. Use basic characteristics of memory to learn new material. * Visualize. Use mental imagery to support goals, rehearse skills and reinforce other techniques. * Verbalize. Use words and writing to learn faster. * Simulate. Simulate real-life performances using basic or advanced tools. * Perform. Use specific techniques to learn skills and behaviors. * Repeat. Use repetition techniques to help you lock in what you’ve learned.

corina is right! it depends on what you are learning! but something is common for every thing! 1. use books and all that stuff for getting theorical knowledge about what you are lerning 2. watch the master of that field carefully 3. be in contect with master of that field 4. most imp is to apply the knowledge that you have got in real life! 4. accpet failure and be patience and have self confidence!